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Couch to 5k to half marathon for charity
Yasmin Freeman wasn’t a runner until her sister talked her into a Couch to 5k challenge, which went thousands of steps further than she...
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Jun 171 min read


Meet Paulina: Volunteering in the fundraising team
I got firstly involved on a school project, a fund-raising event for Julian House.
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Jun 122 min read


We are closing our Bike Workshop in Bath after 14 years.
After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to close our shop and social enterprise, the Bike Workshop in Bath. We are very much still here, and still delivering for our clients in Bath and across the South West.
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Jun 122 min read


How we are getting involved to Break the Cycle.
Along with Homeless Link, we are calling for a fundamental shift in the homelessness funding model to Break the Cycle of rising homelessness. This includes: a switch from expensive short-term crisis measures to investment in long-term solutions and prevention.
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Jun 91 min read


Using theatre to spotlight the lives of those on the fringes of society
A new and original musical theatre production debuts with two performances at Exeter Phoenix in June. Julian House was used to ensure the story’s themes were presented accurately and sensitively,
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Jun 91 min read


Meet Rob: Running from Kingswood to Kyiv (virtually!) to support life-changing resettlement work.
Rob Thurbon, a Refugee Support Worker at Julian House will be running the equivalent distance from Kingswood, Bristol to Kyiv over the course of the year to raise money and awareness for the charities refugee resettlement work in South Gloucestershire.
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Jun 41 min read


Mario Kart challenge at Bath Spa Uni for Julian House
A group of students from Bath Spa university threw a Mario Kart challenge fundraising match for Julian House.
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May 291 min read


Students sleeping out for Julian House
On a chilly evening in April a group of students from the Raise and Give society at Bath Spa spent a night under the stars to raise money...
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May 291 min read


Why is true scale of women’s homelessness unknown?
For women, homelessness is often shaped by fear. Sleeping on the streets can feel unsafe, so many hide in public places, cars, or remain in dangerous relationships just to survive.
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May 272 min read


What is hidden homelessness?
Rough sleeping is the most visible side of homelessness that we can see, but the majority of homelessness remains hidden out of the public eye.
Hidden homelessness refers to people who may be considered homeless but whose housing situation is not ‘visible’ on the streets or in official statistics
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May 222 min read


Meet Jim: providing outreach for rough sleepers in Exeter.
Six mornings a week, armed with flasks of hot drinks and snacks to offer people, our outreach team completes a lap of the city to check...
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May 211 min read


28 Wild Swims in 300 Days for Julian House
Fundraising and Events Coordinator, Rachel Avent, is taking on a wild challenge for our 300 challenge by doing 28 Wild Swims across Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bristol (with a few in Wales).
'In the next 300 days I will visit 28 Wild Swimming locations, set out in "Wild Swimming Walks" by Georgie Duckworth.
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May 141 min read


University of Bristol vs University of Bath in a fun footy fundraiser
THE BIG MATCH 2025: University of Bristol vs University of Bath Staff teams from the University of Bristol and University of Bath went...
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May 141 min read


New service: Providing a Haven for women at risk of rough sleeping in Dorset
In June, Julian House will begin operating at 'The Haven', a new housing scheme in Weymouth with 24/7 onsite support services for six female ex-rough sleepers.
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May 81 min read


Battens Solicitors and Battens Charitable Trust return as proud sponsors of the Brain of Bath
Julian House is delighted to announce that Battens Solicitors and the Battens Charitable Trust are once again joining forces to sponsor...
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May 82 min read


What support is in place for rough sleepers in hot weather
Rising temperatures can pose a real threat to people rough sleeping or in unsuitable accommodation.
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May 13 min read


Meet Ruth: offering people a safe refuge after experiencing domestic violence.
As Regional Manager at Julian House Ruth overseas our domestic abuse services across Banes, Wiltshire and Somerset which provides safe and secure refuges to individuals escaping domestic abuse.
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May 11 min read


Julian House launches appeal to secure future of life-saving projects in the face of surging costs
Homelessness isn’t just a winter crisis. It’s a reality that thousands of people live with every single day. This spring, we are...
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May 11 min read


Skydiving as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the power of community
Natasha Tomkinson who stayed in the refuges at Julian House is now taking on a skydive to give back to the charity. Last year, Natasha...
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May 11 min read


Nevada Construction giving our refuge garden a Spring clean.
Thank you to Nevada Construction and Jewson for their gardening support at one of our refuges where they created some much needed...
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Apr 302 min read
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